Just wondering because I haven't done much background checking into the newest growlanser game. I've heard it's going to be one of the last good games of the PS2 as far as rpg's go so I went ahead and reserved it. I was wondering does it have anything to do with previous installments in the series though. Also I just recently found the growlanser II and III boxset game...is it worth picking up if I got the cash? Please respond asap.
There is a review up somewhere, I got it from gamerankings.com. to make it short they werent too impressed and said the game oozes low production values, bad collision detection and poorly implemented 3D. I was wondering if they are biased against Growlanser in general but they gave Generations over %80 while Heritage got %60 or so.
We were all hoping it is something like Growlanser Generations, those were 2 good games. I dont know how much of a departure the new one is but hopefully it retains the general feel. I do know that the rings are out and there is a new board like thing for skills, no clue how that would work out though, doesnt seem too exciting either.
We were all hoping it is something like Growlanser Generations, those were 2 good games. I dont know how much of a departure the new one is but hopefully it retains the general feel. I do know that the rings are out and there is a new board like thing for skills, no clue how that would work out though, doesnt seem too exciting either.mohmaaytah
I think the rings were replaced with a skill-tree type system of character customization and I the site you are (probably) refering to is RPGfan.com -- they have a review of the import up, and your right -- they were not too impressed (admittedly, though, I haven't read the review; I just looked at the score), although I hear the US version has some fixes such as game speed.
I think the rings were replaced with a skill-tree type system of character customization and I the site you are (probably) refering to is RPGfan.com -- they have a review of the import up, and your right -- they were not too impressed (admittedly, though, I haven't read the review; I just looked at the score), although I hear the US version has some fixes such as game speed. AtelierFan
If they fixed some balance issues then it wont be too shabby. I have been looking forward to a Growlanser game for a long time now, and I will probably be getting this one regardless of score, though a good game sure would be welcome!
I love the growlanser series, because of the semi realtime tactical combat. However I'v been hearing that the new growlanser is realtime and the other characters are computer controlled. Even with a really good AI and the ability to give "comands" to the other characters, I don't belive that the stratigical elements that made the game so great will remain intact. I hope I'm wrong tho and that the blow me away with the next instalment.
I love the growlanser series, because of the semi realtime tactical combat. However I'v been hearing that the new growlanser is realtime and the other characters are computer controlled. Even with a really good AI and the ability to give "comands" to the other characters, I don't belive that the stratigical elements that made the game so great will remain intact. I hope I'm wrong tho and that the blow me away with the next instalment.
psychodegu
I had a look at some gameplay footage and it seems your hopes will be dashed. You can only control the main character, combat is much faster now. Nowhere did I see the ability to command your allies so I assume it is done via menues before the battles start .
well it's still set for release date of next week so I guess we can all just wait and find out then...oh well I'll take what RPG's I can get as the PS2 starts to die its long drawn out death over the next year.
I love the growlanser series, because of the semi realtime tactical combat. However I'v been hearing that the new growlanser is realtime and the other characters are computer controlled. Even with a really good AI and the ability to give "comands" to the other characters, I don't belive that the stratigical elements that made the game so great will remain intact. I hope I'm wrong tho and that the blow me away with the next instalment.
mohmaaytah
I had a look at some gameplay footage and it seems your hopes will be dashed. You can only control the main character, combat is much faster now. Nowhere did I see the ability to command your allies so I assume it is done via menues before the battles start .
I'll wait for a gamespot review, befor I break down and start weeping.
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